Best Review – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)

With Nintendo Switch, fans can enjoy the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 anywhere, anytime

The Mario Kart you know and love, with many new features; Enjoy Mario Kart alone or with friends, anytime, anywhere, with anyone; Supports 2 players in Handheld mode, 4 players on one TV and 12-player online

Play Mario Kart where you go!

Whether you’re racing your family on the big screen in your living room, playing in the park, or visiting a friend’s place, Nintendo Switch lets you play Mario Kart any way you like!

Up to eight players can connect for local multiplayer fun via Wireless Play. If you’re playing in TV mode or tabletop mode, up to four players can enjoy split-screen multiplayer!

You can also challenge racers from around the world! Up to 12 players can take part in online races, and two local players can even play online together from the same Nintendo Switch (Nintendo Switch Online required to play, sold separately)

Key Features

It’s the biggest Mario Kart yet

Mario, Luigi, Peach and other favourites from the Super Mario series are joined by new and returning drivers like King Boo, Dry Bones and Bowser. Jr. Even the Inklings from Splatoon are joining in the racing fun!

Battle mode is bigger than ever

There are loads of different ways to face off against rivals in the newly-revamped Battle mode. Cause chaos in classic Balloon Battle, Bob-omb Blast, Coin Runners and Shine Thief modes, or jump into all-new cops and robbers-style carnage in Renegade Roundup.

Turn the tables with items

You can now carry up to two items at once, allowing for new strategies in both races and battles! As well as the mainstays like Bananas, Dash Mushrooms and the notorious Spiny Shell, there are two items returning from previous Mario Kart games – use Boo to turn invisible and maybe steal another player’s item!

Discover a new way to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with Nintendo Labo!

Nintendo Labo: Variety Kit Functionality

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now compatible with Nintendo Labo! Grab the handlebars and race your way to victory using the Toy-Con Motorbike from the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con: Variety Kit (sold separately).

Nintendo Labo: Variety Kit Functionality

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is now also compatible with Nintendo Labo: Vehicle Kit! Grab the key, push the pedal and race your way to victory with the steering wheel from Nintendo Labo: Vehicle Kit (sold separately).

Product Description

With Nintendo Switch, fans can enjoy the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 anywhere, anytime, even with up to 8 friends in local wireless multiplayer. It’s the biggest Mario Kart ever!

All your favourite tracks and characters return from the Wii U version but you’ll also find all DLC tracks and characters, as well as all-new characters too. Plus, Battle Mode has been completely revamped!